Tottenham Hotspur are exploring the winter market for a new midfielder following Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur are on the lookout for a new midfielder as they look to add much-needed depth and quality to their team following Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury. The South American midfielder was an integral part of their plans under Thomas Frank, and since he will be unavailable for a while, bringing in a replacement is a top priority for them.

Bentancur made a name for himself at Juventus before joining the North London club at the start of 2022. He has been a key player in their team over the years. While there was a lot of doubt about his role under Thomas Frank, the 28-year-old has established himself as one of the cornerstones of their new project with his consistent performances.

While he prefers playing as a central midfielder, he has been equally effective in a holding role. Spurs have suffered a massive blow as the Uruguayan international picked up a serious hamstring injury in their 3-2 defeat against Bournemouth.

Tottenham forced to look for a new midfielder

Tottenham were hoping that he could return in the near future. However, that is no longer possible as he will have to undergo hamstring surgery. The 28-year-old will be sidelined for at least three months.

While he will be back before the end of the season, Bentancur is set to miss a very important phase of the season. Frank was already looking to add more quality to his midfield, as he wasn’t pleased with his current options. With the Uruguayan sidelined, signing a new midfielder is a top priority for the club.

They are already exploring the market to find an ideal replacement. They want someone who can feature as the defensive midfielder and is also capable of dictating the pace of the game. It will be interesting to see if they look for a market opportunity as a short-term fix or push to sign a top-quality young player, who can help them in the long run.